Welcome to Troop 118!

Troop 118 is chartered to St. Stephen United Methodist Church on Sardis Road in Charlotte, N.C. Our motto is "One Pace at a Time" referring to the steady progress our boys make toward the rank of Eagle.

2008 Calendar
The 2008 Troop calendar is available HERE as an Adobe Acrobat .pdf file. The file was last updated April 30, 2008.

2007 Troop Calendar (for those that need an alibi)
The 2007 Troop 118 Calendar can still be downloaded as an Adobe Acrobat file in case you need an alibi for something. Click HERE to download. If you need prior year troop calendars, contact Stern Dixon, at 704.366.1201..

Revised Troop Handbook is Available
A revised troop handbook is available online HERE. Thanks to Tim Gilland who helped put this together for the troop.

Charles Johnson's Photo Wins Scouting Magazine Contest
A shot of Camp Grimes by our own Charles Johnson was one of several winners of the Scouting Magazine's photo contest. The shot, of Zach Onstot pondering life on the dock at Lake Calhoun, is featured in the most recent issue of the magazine.

Spring Schedule Highlights

April Backpacking Trip was WET!
The April backpacking trip in the Wilson Creek area turned out to be a wet one. Rain feel from the sky all day Saturday, and our trailed forced 10 creek crossings. We did get to see a great waterfall. Our newest Scouts handled themselves with aplomb despite the rugged weather.

Notecard Order Blanks Available Online
The troop is selling packages of notecards as a fundraiser. The cards feature paintings by our own Chuck Calhoun of Scouting activities and spaces in our area. Packages of 12 cards and envelopes are $15 each with a portion of the sales price going to the troop. You can DOWNLOAD AN ORDER BLANK now.

Congaree Swamp Site of May Water Trip
The troop is planning a canoeing trip to the Congaree Swamp in central South Carolina for the May water trip. The swamp is one of America's newest national parks and is one of the most unique destinations in the two Carolinas. The park features wildlife and plants from both the Piedmont and coastal region. To learn more, visit The National Park Service Web site

Our Mission Statement
 Troop 118 emphasizes to each boy to serve others by teaching values that can be found in the Scout Oath and Law.  Our troop helps each scout to make correct ethical choices in their lifetime so they can achieve their full potential.  Troop 118 helps to develop young leaders, and instill in them the values of community services, respect for the outdoors, and personal spirituality. 
 We are committed to adventure, learning, challenge and fun. We encourage all scouts to respect each other and seek responsibility and be disciplined both within the troop and in their everyday lives. We incorporate fun, advancement and recognition, and youth leadership opportunities at our meetings, camping trips and service projects.  We support each scout as they take it One Pace at a Time to advance in rank and strive to reach one of scouting greatest honors-the rank of Eagle.